Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

John Varvatos original for me. I tried the other versions (Artisan & Vintage) and didn't stroked as a must buying for me.
p.s. if you like the original, I should recommend to try Etienne Aigner Black for Men. The are very similar, with the later being slight sweeter and more focused on that black leather theme. Both are favorites of mine for autumn/winter.

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

I own a bottle of Vintage. It's quite uncommon and many seem to like the smell, but it gives me a terrible headache so I can't wear it at all. There are about 5 others reporting the same thing in the scent's page, so I'm not the only one.

Even if you find the fragrance interesting, try to sample it before buying a full bottle.

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

I don't agree with the people who doesn't find JV fragrances to be different. They all are unique in their own way and are pretty interesting too...As a matter of fact this is one of my favorite houses....
Different people different noses different likings...so I'm not bothered about what people say about it...I never liked 1 Million but there are thousands of people who like it..so the point is that you can get an idea about a scent here on BN but you can not be sure of it until you give it try...

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

Originally Posted by ashr

I own a bottle of Vintage. It's quite uncommon and many seem to like the smell, but it gives me a terrible headache so I can't wear it at all. There are about 5 others reporting the same thing in the scent's page, so I'm not the only one.

Even if you find the fragrance interesting, try to sample it before buying a full bottle.

I'm ready to buy it! PM me if interested!!
AdG was the first scent which gave me headaches every time I wore it...gave it away to my brother :-)

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

If I were forced at gunpoint, I would pick the regular Varvatos (not the vintage). I'm really not into the artisan series. I know one of the artisans was mediocre and the other artisan was just plain awful. I forgot which of the two was the terrible one.

Re: John Varvatos - Which One?

Originally Posted by noirdrakkar

If I were forced at gunpoint, I would pick the regular Varvatos (not the vintage). I'm really not into the artisan series. I know one of the artisans was mediocre and the other artisan was just plain awful. I forgot which of the two was the terrible one.

The regular Artisan (not Black) is actually a nice, sort of creamy orange scent. My wife really liked it when I sampled at a Perfumania. But most people think the longevity is pretty bad, so I ruled out ever buying it.